Recipe Find: Two easy dishes for summer

Published 12:00 am, Wednesday, June 9, 2010

This week, I'm sharing two recipes that go together quickly but have great flavor.

The timing couldn't be better because with school out and summer here, we all need some easy recipes that don't heat up the kitchen.

The first recipe is from my co-worker Stephanie Arias, who brought an addictive dip to a gathering several months ago. Several of us asked for her recipe for Texas Caviar, and she was happy to share it, calling it “supereasy.”

Arias said her family took this dip on a trip to the Coast and it made for great eating. She uses it with tortilla chips for dipping, but you could also serve this as a salad in a lettuce cup.

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Our second find is from Jane Lake, who is sharing her favorite recipe for Shrimp Salad. She says this is a great summer salad with its combination of shrimp and citrus.

If you buy already-cooked shrimp, you don't need to heat up the kitchen to make this, though freshly cooked shrimp will have a better taste and texture.

Toasting the almonds for the salad improves their flavor greatly, and if you don't want to toast them in the oven, you can do it in the microwave.

Simply melt 1 tablespoon butter or margarine and stir in 1 cup slivered almonds and salt (and garlic powder, if desired) to taste. Spread the nuts on a microwavable plate or paper plate and microwave them on high power for 1 to 2 or 3 minutes or until they are toasted, checking them every 30 seconds.

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